4. Polygons and Angles
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Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90^(∘). Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180^(∘).
Complementary
Let's start by recalling the definitions of complementary and supplementary angles.
| Complementary Angles | Supplementary Angles |
|---|---|
| Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90^(∘). | Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180^(∘). |
We are told that the measures of two angles are 35^(∘) and 55^(∘). To determine whether they are complementary, supplementary, or neither, we will calculate the sum of their measures. 35^(∘) + 55^(∘) = 90^(∘) Since the sum is 90^(∘), the angles are complementary.